The MS Fitness Challenge with David Lyons | S3E15

On this episode of Living Well with MS, we meet David Lyons, bodybuilding champion, media personality and founder of a global fitness training program. Did we mention David also has MS? Through the MS Fitness Challenge among many other endeavors, David has dedicated his personal and professional life to helping people with MS of all abilities learn how to overcome their physical challenges and lead healthier lives.   

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Topics and Timestamps:  

02:31 Can you tell us a little bit about yourself, your background and anything our audience should know to get a sense of who you are?  

04:06 You’re the creator of the MS Fitness Challenge. What is that?  

07:21 What are the key things people with MS are missing when it comes to fitness, in your view?  

11:11 Does the MS Fitness Challenge program work for people with different kinds of MS, and different levels of mobility?  

13:46 How does your approach to helping people with MS improve mobility through exercise and strength training differ from other offerings out there?  

15:28 If you could give someone with MS 3 quick hacks to fitness what would these be?  

17:45 Why did you established the MS Fitness Challenge as a nonprofit organization? 

20:44 What is the difference between the MS Fitness Challenge and your virtual personal fitness program, Optimal Body Personal Fitness?  

22:09 What’s next for you in the MS fitness space? Any new programs or ideas on the horizon to enable you to reach more people with MS?  

25:10 Is there fitness advice you would give to people newly diagnosed with MS? What is the best thing they could do? 

 

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More info and links:     

• Learn more about MS Fitness Challenge founder David Lyons  
• Check out the MS Fitness Challenge charity organization  
• Read David’s articles on Everyday Health  
• Watch a recent interview with David  
• Learn more about David becoming a finalist for the 2021 MS Innovation Challenge  
• Check out Optimal Body Personal Fitness, David’s virtual fitness training program  
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• Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub 
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